Meaning: Free time when one is not working or occupied
Hindi: अवकाश
Synonyms: free time, relaxation, recreation, rest
Antonyms: work, labor
Asked in: SSC CGL 2024 T-1 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC CGL 2022 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2022 T-1 · SSC CGL 2020 T-1
leisure in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence.
One of Ram’s leisure activities is tennis.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Recreation
Correct Answer: Recreation
Explanation:
"Leisure" refers to activities that one engages in for relaxation or enjoyment, and "recreation" is the closest synonym, meaning activities done for fun or relaxation. - SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word leisure from the given sentence:
After my working hours, I use my leisure time to take care of my flower garden, dig my restricted land, sow seeds and water the plants for proper growth and development.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) working
Answer: working
Explanation:
• Leisure means free time when one isn’t working.
• Its antonym working refers to the time spent on one’s job or tasks.
• The other options don’t contrast correctly:
• growth, development relate to progress, not time use
• restricted describes something limited, not the opposite of free time. - SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Spelling
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Liesure
Correct Answer: Liesure
Solution:
The correct spelling is leisure, not liesure. The word refers to free time or relaxation time.
Other options are correctly spelt:
• Sincere – correct
• Seize – correct
• Grievance – correct
Meanings:
leisure – free time for rest or enjoyment – अवकाश / फुर्सत
sincere – genuine, honest – ईमानदार / सच्चा
seize – to take quickly or by force – पकड़ना / जब्त करना
grievance – a complaint or dissatisfaction – शिकायत
Examples
- “She spends her leisure time reading novels.”
leisure – questions
What is the meaning of leisure in Hindi?
leisure means “अवकाश” in Hindi. In English: Free time when one is not working or occupied
What are the synonyms of leisure?
Synonyms of leisure: free time, relaxation, recreation, rest.
What is the opposite of leisure?
Antonyms of leisure: work, labor.
Has leisure been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – leisure has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2020 T-1.